Suppose the government increases the size of a tax by 20 percent. The deadweight loss from that tax

a. increases by 20 percent.
b. increases by more than 20 percent.
c. increases but by less than 20 percent.
d. decreases by 20 percent.

b

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Refer to the figure above. Which of the following is likely to happen if a price control below the equilibrium price is imposed?

A) Quantity supplied will exceed quantity demanded. B) Quantity demanded will exceed quantity supplied. C) Consumer surplus will decrease. D) Producer surplus will increase.

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In the circular flow diagram, households get their ability to pay for their consumption expenditures from the

What will be an ideal response?

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